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Karen DeWittTwo days after one of the states two major worker unions rejected a contract, the Public Employees Federation President says he has new ideas for a contract settlement, and is anxious to meet with Governor Cuomo to discuss options to avert the 3500 layoffs ordered by the governor. Cuomo has asked the states second largest employee union to vote again on the same contract, which was defeated by 54% to 46% of the nearly three quarters of union members who cast ballots, saying the union should reconsider. Cuomos Director of State Operations blamed union leadership for the contract failure, and said lay off notices would be sent immediately. The combined message from the Cuomo Administration is that a second vote on the same contract offer is the only way to rescind the nearly 3500 lay off notices that have already been distributed. PEF spokeswoman Darcy Wells says holding another vote on the same deal likely wont make a difference. Theres no reason to believe our members would vote anyUnion President Hopes to Avoid Layoffs After Contract Rejectionhttp://wrvo.org/post/union-president-hopes-avoid-layoffs-after-contract-rejection
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